modulating

present participle of modulate

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Recent Examples of modulating Although the supplements are generally well tolerated, people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to ferns, or are taking other medications—particularly immune-modulating ones—may not be good candidates, Nazarian said. Kristen Fischer, HEALTH, 18 Aug. 2026 This system plays a role in modulating stress responsivity, fear extinction, emotional memory consolidation, and sleep–wake regulation. Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Morning light is the primary cue for the body’s master clock, and bright early exposure can phase-advance the sleep-wake cycle while modulating cortisol. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026 By triggering the release of a natural growth factor in the brain and modulating neural pathways associated with addiction and reward, ibogaine restores healthy dopamine function and reduces cravings, Barsuglia said. Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026 The mushroom also contains immune-modulating polysaccharides that may reduce the over-reactiveness of the immune response and down-regulate histamine levels and inflammation. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026 The center adds that reishi contains immune-modulating polysaccharides that may reduce the over-reactiveness of the immune response and down-regulate histamine levels and inflammation. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026 Endocannabinoids control our sleep/wake cycle, aka our circadian rhythms, by modulating and maintaining the brain’s biological balance through an abundant receptors neuroscientists call CB1. Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 3 June 2026 The approach has nothing to do with maximizing screentime or superseding her actual director, but modulating her performance within a broader context. David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modulating
Verb
  • The brain's locus coeruleus, regulating norepinephrine, governs cognitive performance.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond the backlash, regulating the glasses is a touchy subject, Quintin told Ars.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • For some homebuyers, particularly those who expect to sell or refinance before the rate begins adjusting, an ARM could save money.
    Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The research team further demonstrated the versatility of the material by building prototype antennas and microwave devices whose frequencies could be changed by adjusting the voltage or temperature.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Pawloski said Amazon seemed to invest fewer resources into improving MTurk at the same time as more data labeling services arrived, causing many turkers to shift to competing platforms.
    Annie Palmer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The broader shift is that AI content quality is improving while the barrier to creation is becoming lower.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Modulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modulating. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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